Bringing Web video to HDTV via the console: a look at PlayOn

Websites like Hulu and Comedy Central are great because they let you watch all of your favorite programs on demand, free of charge. What they don't let you do, however, is view that content on your big, shiny HDTV unless you have a PC hooked up. Enter PlayOn, which helps bring video from the Web to your TV via your gaming console.

Ars recently had the chance to speak with company CEO Jeff Lawrence to learn what can be expected from the service.